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7010 Original Olympus OM-1 D via Wikimedia Commons., a classic film camera using Olympus' OM mount. Olympus has been dropping hints over the past week about the launch of a new camera system, rumoured to be a refresh of the original 40-year-old OM system. Their cheeky OMG teaser and the Olympus Website don’t mention any specifics, but we are expecting a large sensor mirrorless system that would compete at the DSLR range -- since Olympus already has the Olympus PEN series covering the...

6193 Red Dot Photo is pleased to present our review of the Olympus PEN E-PL3! Designed as the centerpiece of Olympus's popular PEN series of versatile, high-performance interchangeable lens cameras, the E-PL3 packs the same high image quality of the flagship E-P3 in a solid little package weighing just 262 grams. Read on to find out more about this feature-packed camera! Specifications <table width="700" border="1" cellpadding="3"><tr><td width="100">Specification</td><td width="277">PEN...

5386 The PEN E-P3 is Olympus's fifth generation Micro Four Thirds camera. Despite it's classic PEN aesthetic, it packs a revised 12-megapixel sensor, and almost every other aspect of the camera has been tweaked in some way. Olympus's latest PEN flagship features what is touted to be the world's fastest AF-S performance, as well as a 614,000 dot VGA-equivalent OLED touch-sensitive screen and built-in flash. With so many new features, how does the E-P3 stack up against it's predecessor the...

5248 Olympus updated their entire PEN line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras today, introducing successors to the venerable E-P2 and E-PL2 models as well as a new entry into the Olympus PEN family. These exciting new cameras bring new innovations into the world of the Micro Four Thirds System. Olympus PEN E-P3 5249 Designed as the new flagship of the Olympus PEN series, the E-P3 is aimed at camera buffs looking for a camera that combines traditional style and functionality...

5238 A quick comparison between the pre-production set of the olympus 45mm f/1.8 with the Leica 25mm f/1.4 on the brand new Olympus E-P3.

5229 Olympus Imaging Singapore is pleased to announce the introduction of the “OLYMPUS PEN E-P3”, the flagship of the PEN series of new generation system cameras conforming to the Micro Four Thirds System standard, scheduled for release on July 22, 2011. Main Features 1. World’s fastest AF (autofocusing)* achieved through the FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor) AF system and a lens incorporating the MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) mechanism 2. Higher-than-ever image quality and high...

5127 The rumours are pretty much confirmed! The world will be treated with THREE new cameras from Olympus on the 30th June with the launch of replacement models of the E-P and E-PL series with the E-P3, E-PL3 and a new category 'PEN mini', with the E-PM1. The E-PL3 follows 6 months after the successful launch of the Olympus E-PL2. Touch screen design Olympus E-P3, E-PL3 and E-PM1 are all likely to follow Panasonic's GF2 key feature with touch screen features with touch-screen focus and...

Olympus announced three new cameras, the SZ-20, TG810 and the SZ-30MR. The SZ-features features super-wide 12.5x optical zoom from 24mm (35mm camera equivalent), DUAL IS, and Full HD movies in a stylish body. The TG-810 compact digital camera is a tough camera that can survive depths of 10m, falls from 2m, temperatures as low as -10�C and crush forces of 100kgf. The SZ-30MR has a 16MP Backlit CMOS sensor and dual image processing engines to enable multi-recording, a simultaneous...

Continuing from Part 1 of our review of the PEN E-PL2, an in depth comparison was made between Olympus's new zoom lens, the M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II MSC (E-PL2) and the M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 (E-PL1). 2976 According to Olympus, the M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II MSC is an improvement from its predecessor, with careful mechanisms and features added to make it an overall better performer. Notable features of the M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm...

22 January 2011 - Red Dot Photo was pleased to review Olympus's latest Micro Four Thirds camera, the PEN E-PL2, in busy Chinatown. With the E-PL1 also in tow for comparison, various shots of Chinatown (which was deep in preparation for the coming Chinese New Year) were captured for this review. 2904 (Taken with Olympus E-PL2, manual mode, focal length 14mm, f/3.5, shutter speed 1/500, +1.3 EV, ISO 800) Continuing Olympus's PEN Legacy 29022903 Released on 6th January 2011, the...

A PRESENTATION OF HISTORY In 1936, the Takachiho Corporation, forerunner of today's Olympus Corporation, introduced the first Zuiko lens on the "Semi-Olympus I" camera. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the company�s Zuiko lens brand, Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) will display a camera from the dawn of Olympus Zuiko history, together with a concept M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens during the Camera and Photo Imaging Show (CP+). 3101 "Semi-Olympus II" (1938) 3102...

Perfect for travel and sports events! Stylish ultra-zoom that fits in your pocket OLYMPUS SZ-10 3034Olympus SZ-10 Silver 3035Olympus SZ-10 Black

2470 Featuring new Art filters, new 14-42mm kit lens, the E-PL2 is annouced by Jimmy Loh, General Manager of Olympus Imaging Singapore. The E-PL2 is an entry-level "new generation system camera" compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard that boasts an impressive array of functions designed to boost performance, support creativity, and enhance ease of use when taking still pictures or shooting movies. It is scheduled to go on sale in the end of January 2011. Main Features ...

Olympus PEN Cameras Get �Dressed To Thrill� 1974 �Dress Up Your PEN� competition by Olympus and Temasek Design School provides students with a great opportunity to �commercialise� their creations into actual retail products Top skin designs for Olympus E-PL1 cameras to go on exhibition at Raffles City Shopping Centre; public to vote for their top three favourite designs and stand a chance to win an Olympus � TOUGH 3000 (worth S$358) Top three winning skin designs will be produced...

1457 not the newest picture on the net, but a worthy look at it! Wonder what they'll come up with for the Olympus E-5!

Accessories for Olympus’ PEN-series, Mju TOUGH series cameras, and voice recorders are just some of the initial offerings available via the online store 1319 SINGAPORE – 8 September 2010 – Olympus Imaging Singapore Pte Ltd, today announced the official launch of the Olympus Online Accessories Store (www.shopatolympus.com.sg) in Singapore – its first online store to be set up in South East Asia, as part of its relentless efforts to deliver superior customer service and the best user...

1132 Olympus Imaging Singapore is pleased to announce the addition of two new lenses to its Micro Four Thirds System lens lineup: the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f4.8�6.7 and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40�150mm f4.0�5.6. Designed to maximize the performance advantages of the Micro Four Thirds System, the new lenses offer uncompromising SLR quality and supports movie & still image compatibility. This addition enriches the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens lineup by covering the focal length from 18mm to 600mm in...

Slim and high quality metal body with stylish colors Compact Digital Camera FE-5050 14-megapixel CCD, 5X zoom lens from ultra-wide-angle 26mm and Six Magic Filters Olympus Imaging Singapore (General Manager: Jimmy Loh) is pleased to announce the FE-5050, a compact digital camera featuring 5X optical zoom lens from ultra-wide-angle 26mm in a slim, high quality metal body, offered in stylish colors. This model is scheduled to go on sale in Singapore in late August 2010. 10671068 Main...

Slim and high quality body with stylish colors Compact Digital Camera FE-4050 12-megapixel CCD, 4X zoom lens from 27mm and Six Magic Filters Olympus Imaging Singapore (General Manager: Jimmy Loh) is pleased to announce the FE-4050, a compact digital camera featuring 4X optical zoom lens from wide angle of 27mm in a slim, high quality body, offered in stylish colors. This model is scheduled to go on sale in Singapore in late August 2010. 10641063 Main Features

1027 Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce that the Olympus’ new range of compact digital cameras and accessories continues to attract headlines – and prestigious awards. The latest accolades for the groundbreaking line-up come from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). EISA named the μ TOUGH-8010 “European All-Weather Compact Camera 2010-2011”, while Olympus’ M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm 1:4-5.6 took home the title “European Micro...